Introduction This booklet is the 1st edition of the academysoccercoach international Session Sharing Scheme. The idea behind this scheme is very simple. “Share three of your favourite practices and in return, you receive the favourite practices of all the other coaches who join the scheme” In addition, I have shared thirty of my personal favourite practices. The session index and featured coaches are shown on the right. The sessions are designed by the individual coaches who work at different levels of the game and in different countries around the world. I would like to say a big thank you to these coaches for participating in the session share and wish them every success in their future careers. For more information on academysoccercoach events please visit www.academysoccercoach.com or email me direct at –
[email protected] Yours in Football
Michael Beale
Sessions
Coach
1-3
Michael Beale
4-6
Ricky Clarke
7-9
Emma Dunmore
10-12
Ken Kruse
13-15
Justin Robertson
16-18
Andy Brown
19-21
Paul Kennedy
22-24
Jordi Pascual
25-27
Gerry Montague
28-30
Gerry Montague
31-33
Andrew Vorce
34-36
Steve Brusch
37-39
Tom Olah
40-42
Jose A Hernan
43-45
Nigel Law
46-48
Neil Adair
49-51
Peter Gamble
52-54
James Hutchinson
55-57
Gary Allanson
58-60
Lee Williams
61-63
Hugo Langton
64-66
Rahim Mohammed
67-69
Xarius Desai
70-73
Neil Hull
73-100
Michael Beale
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Michael Beale Heading Game
Snatch
Shield Domino
THEME
Heading
THEME
Defending
THEME
Speed Reaction
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 6 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 4 players
NO. PLAYERS
2 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones (poles)
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
12yds to the goal on each side
SIZE OF AREA
Circle of cones
SIZE OF AREA
5x5yfd area
TIME
5 minutes
TIME
Each games lasts 1 minute
TIME
5 minutes
Two teams
Each player places their ball onto a cone
The coach is used as a server in this game
One player is nominated as the defender
The coach alternates serves to each team
The other players must shield their ball from the defender
The players must head the ball and try to score a goal, the player must then react and run to become the new goalkeeper in the game The winning team is the first to score 5 goals
If the defender knocks a ball from a players cone the roles are reversed with the defender going out to shield and the player coming in and becoming the new defender,
Two players Game 1 – the coach calls a body part, the player must touch this body part and on the coaches call of “snatch” the players must quickly grab the ball Game 2 – the coach call left or right, the players must side step backwards to the cone and then back to kick the ball Game 3 – the coach calls left or right, the players must run forward to the cone and then back to kick the ball © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Ricky Clarke Dribbling Disguise
Dribbling Gates
Shoot and Sprint
THEME
1V1 Creative movement
THEME
Fitness and Finishing
THEME
Dribbling, Skill, Ball Manipulation
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 2 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 6 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 5 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area for each pair.
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area.
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area.
TIME
10 minutes (change opponents 2m)
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
Two players work inside each of the 10x10yd areas. Each player has a ball. To begin, one player is nominated as the attacker and the other player as the defender. To score a point, the attacker must dribble their ball and stop it by a cone. The defender can stop the attacker from scoring by arriving at the cone first. After 30 seconds, the coach should stop the practice and make the players change roles in the game. This game encourages changes of speed, turns and skills to lose the defender
One player is nominated as the defender Two teams of players. Two balls work at the same time
The other players are the attackers and have one ball each.
The players must dribble to the mannequin, complete a skilland then shoot at goal
The attackers score points by dribbling through a gate to the outside of the pitch.
Immediately the players have to react and sprint through the gate.
The attackers must then re-enter the pitch via a different gate. If the defender tackles the attacker, then the roles are reversed.
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Emma Dunmore Increasing Overloads
Knockout
Four Square Passing Game
THEME
Defending
THEME
Attacking Play
THEME
Passing and Possession
NO. PLAYERS
10 +
NO. PLAYERS
8+
NO. PLAYERS
8+
EQUIPMENT
Balls, bibs, cones, 2 poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two dome cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
45x20yd area for each pair.
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area for each pair.
SIZE OF AREA
4 x 10x10yd areas
TIME
Coach decision. (rotate def and reps)
TIME
15 – 30 minutes
TIME
15 – 30 minutes
3 attackers in each area the two defenders must run the length of the pitch and then go to win the ball in each area 3v2. Time how long it takes the two defenders to win all three balls and get back to the starting position Progression – after winning the ball in the 1st zone (3v2) the three attackers in the 1st zone can join the attackers in the 2nd zone to make a 6v2 situation. This also continues in the 3rd zone with a 9v2 situation.
Two teams. Each team must defend a ball that is placed on top of a cone at their baseline
The blue team are the attackers and the red team defenders. Three blue players go into one area whilst the last player goes into one of the other three zones.
To score a goal, the team in possession must pass the ball and knock the ball off the opponents cone.
The red team place one defender into each zone.
To progress this game you can include a rule where all players must touch the ball before a goal can be scored. This rule encourages patient possession / build up play. In addition, adding two balls for the teams to defend encourages switching of play.
The blue attackers play 3v1 and try to complete 5 passes. If successful, the blue players pass into their team mate in the new zone and two players run to support. The remaining blue player must now go into another free zone. However, if the red team win possession then the roles are quickly reversed. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Ken Kruse Six Shooter
Gator Game
Break Out
THEME
Improve GK tech & decision making
THEME
Quick transition to defend
THEME
Improving possession
NO. PLAYERS
2+
NO. PLAYERS
10-14 players
NO. PLAYERS
12 – 20 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
18yd box
SIZE OF AREA
40 x 30 yd area split into two
SIZE OF AREA
45 x 20yd area
TIME
15 – 20 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
Set up 6 balls at varying distances and angles around the penalty box. The striker must run to a ball of their choice and shoot first time. Now the striker must run around the starting cone before they can shoot the next ball. At the same time, the goalkeeper has to go around one of the cones at the side of the 6yd box. Resting players stand by the goal and collect the balls.
Each team send a player into each end zone as target players. The target players are active in the game and defend 1v1 against each other. To start, the red team are in possession and trying to pass to their target player. If successful, the target player and the passing player change positions. Immediately the blue team must drop back into the opposite half where the game recommences with the red team trying to pass to the opposite target player. If the blue team gain possession, they too try to find their target players to score a point.
Three teams of players The white team go into the top half of the pitch. The blue and red teams go into the bottom half of the pitch. To start, the coach passes a ball into the red team. The red and blue team immediately play a 5v5 possession game. The team who complete 5 passes first must then play a longer aerial pass to the waiting white team. The team making the pass now rest. The losing team must run to pressure the white team . © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Justin Robertson Run & Finish
Quick Fire
Arsenal Keep Ball
THEME
Running with the ball to finish
THEME
Short passing and possession
THEME
Quick Finishing from close range
NO. PLAYERS
12 – 14 layers
NO. PLAYERS
10
NO. PLAYERS
10 players and 1 goalkeeper
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
40x40yd area incl - 3 x 5x5yd areas
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area
SIZE OF AREA
18yd box
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two players work at the same time. On the coaches call, the red and blue player must run to the centre 5x5yd area and then turn to run towards their goalkeeper to receive a pass in the 2nd 5x5yd area. On receiving the pass, the players must turn and dribble the length of the pitch in order to shoot at goal. The practices runs continuously
8 v 2 keep away practices using one touch.
Two groups
The defenders must win the ball or force a mistake three times in order to eject themselves out of the defenders role.
The first player in both group must run from the by-line out to the edge of the box and around the cones
The coach must count passes for the attackers. For any passes that split the two defenders an extra point is awarded or forces the defenders to defend for one extra turn.
The second player must pass the ball to the first player who shoots first time at goal. Immediately after passing, the second player completes the same run and receives a pass from the third player. The practice runs in this continuous motion.
Players must be on their toes , use disguise in their pass
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Andy Brown “Y” Warm up
Ogre Swamp
The Outrageous Game
THEME
warm up
THEME
Skill and technique development
THEME
Ball Manipulation
NO. PLAYERS
2+ players
NO. PLAYERS
Teams for 4v4 to 11v11
NO. PLAYERS
Any number of players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
balls, two goals, bibs are optional
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
10yds to 1st cone & 5yds to 2nd cones
SIZE OF AREA
No set playing area
SIZE OF AREA
Random depending on players
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
Players work in pairs to complete the warm up. The players must run at the same time to the first cone and then go off diagonally to the right/left to the next cone before returning to the starting position. Players must complete various dynamic movements suck as – skipping, jockeying forwards/backwards, side skips, leg kicks, high knees, carioca etc Now the players run to 1st cone before racing back. The following races are used – (1) barge each other and race back (2) hold each others shirts, push off and race back (3) jump to do a belly bump and race back.
Two team game However, there are no referees, not coaching, no winners or losers, no set playing area, no offside, no tackling (only interceptions or mistakes that force a change of possession)
The players are mini ogres (from Shrek) and they have to plant mushroom seeds all over the forest by rolling their mushroom ball over every part of the playing area.
The only requirement is that every pass, shot, cross, control, dribble, save, header MUST BE OUTRAGEOUS.
When the coach shouts “I'm an OGRE” the mini ogres must plant the seeds by 1 – performing inside taps on the ball 2 – toe taps on the ball 3 – flick the ball up (dig up/pack the dirt)
Every player is encouraged to try something outrageous all the time.
The coach must make this fun by taking on the role of the OGRE © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Paul Kennedy Possession Resistence
1v1 Ladder
Counter Game
THEME
Possession outnumbered
THEME
Dealing with a counter attack
THEME
1V1 attacking and defending
NO. PLAYERS
10
NO. PLAYERS
12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 2 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, poles, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two goals, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd pitch
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
30 second games
Two teams play a possession game After each pass, the player making the pass must run out of the pitch to touch a pole and then run back into the pitch. This rule means the team in possession now have a player less and must try to keep the ball when outnumbered. The players must – scan the pitch, communicate with team mates, shield and protect the ball
Two teams of six players. Each team split their team into two groups of three players
The red players pass the ball down to the blue player Immediately a 1v1 commences
The teams play a normal 3v3 game. However, when a goal is scored the team conceding the goal must leave the pitch and be replaced by the 2nd team in that colour. The team scoring the goal must all run back to their goal and touch one of the posts before they can continue their involvement in the game. This rule creates a counter attack situation.
Players score goals when the ball is stopped on the opponents end line. After 30 seconds, the winning player moves up the ladder and the losing player must go down the ladder. If the players draw, a game of rock, paper, scissors is used to find the winner. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Jordi Pascual 6v3 +3
9v9 Transition SSG
4v4 + 2 Neutrals
THEME
Passing and pressing
THEME
Width and switching play
THEME
Transition
NO. PLAYERS
12 players
NO. PLAYERS
10 players
NO. PLAYERS
19 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, four mini goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, 2 poles, one goal, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
30x15yd area split into 2 x 15x15yds
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
Half a full size pitch
TIME
4 x 3 minutes with 1 minute rest
TIME
4 x 3 minutes with 1 minute rest
TIME
2 x 9 minutes with a 2 minute rest
The blue team start with the ball inside their own half of the field and play 6v3 possession against three red defenders. If the red defenders win possession they must quickly pass the ball to their team mates in the opposite half of the pitch and run back to support.
Two teams of players Two neutral players who go outside the pitch and into wide areas. Each team attack and defend two goals The neutral players are limited to one touch
Immediately, three blue defenders must run to pressure and win possession back in a 6v3 situation. The game runs continuously in this motion
The two teams are limited to two touches.
Two team game. The red team attack the big goal. The blue team attack the two pole gates. When defending the red team can only use 5 players for each gate. The rules are simple, the red team scores in the big goal. The blue team must score in the gate goals. If the blue team score, the roles are quickly reversed. The two teams must react to create fast transitions to attack/defend when the ball is won or lost. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Gerry Montague Running Boxes
6 Goal Game
Breakaway Game
THEME
Possession and transition
THEME
1V1 finishing and goalkeeping
THEME
Changing the point of attack
NO. PLAYERS
8 to 18 players
NO. PLAYERS
8-12 players
NO. PLAYERS
8 – 16 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, 6 x mini goals
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 18x30yd areas with a 6yd channel
SIZE OF AREA
40yds x width of full pitch
SIZE OF AREA
40 x 30yd pitch
TIME
10-20 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
The red team begin the game by keeping possession in a 6v4 situation.
The blue team must defend the coned line which is 25yds from goal.
If the blue team regain possession, they must quickly pass to their two team mates in the opposite half of the pitch.
The red team work as the attackers and are trying to make a through pass for a team mate to run into space and score in a 1v1 situation against the blue gk
Now the blue players run back to their own half along with four red players to make a new 6v4 possession.
Progressions -Allow a single defender to run back -Add a 2nd supporting attacker - all players can attack / defend past the line -- attacking team must complete 3/5/7 passes before playing a through pass
Each time the defending team completes a regain and pass, they score a point for their team.
Two teams + one neutral player Each team attack and defend three mini goals. The teams can use the neutral player in order to give them a one player overload when in possession of the ball. Team must be encouraged to switch play from one side to the other or from central to wide areas in order to score in one of the opponents goals © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Gerry Montague Building the attack from the back THEME
Phase 1 – Warm Up
THEME
Phase 2 – 7v4 to play out
THEME
Phase 3 – Half field game
NO. PLAYERS
14 players
NO. PLAYERS
10 + 1 GK
NO. PLAYERS
14 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, poles, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, poles, bibs, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, poles, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 10x10yd areas
SIZE OF AREA
Width of pitch x 40yds in length
SIZE OF AREA
Half a full size pitch.
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
20-25 minutes
TIME
20-25 minutes
Two groups of 5v2 possession
The blue team lines up with a goalkeeper, four defenders and two midfielders
If possession is lost, the player giving the ball away must go into the middle to defend
The red team has four players
Players must be on their toes, ready to receive and looking to play quick and simple passes to keep possession for the team
The red team start the practice by firing a long ball into the blue teams GK The reds then run to pressure the blue defence and try to stop them playing out. The blue team must try to play out and score a goal by passing/dribbling in the two gates. If the reds win the ball and score a goal, then 2 points are awarded.
The pitch is split into two zones. The blue team has three players in each zone. The red team has two players in each zone. To start, the red team pass into the blue GK. The blue team must play out of the first zone 3v2 and into the second zone and score by 1 – dribbling in a wide gate for 1 point 2 – passing to the target player for 2 points. If the red team win possession, they attack the big goal and are awarded 2 points for scoring a goal. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Andrew Vorce 2v2 to Targets
5v2 Transition
Crossing for Goalkeepers
THEME
Receiving/combining 2 play forward
THEME
Possession to transition
THEME
GKs coming to catch crosses
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 4 players
NO. PLAYERS
Three teams of 5 players
NO. PLAYERS
6 players and 2 goalkeepers
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones< bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, Bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area for each pair.
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 15x15yd grids with 10yd channel
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd pitch with two channels
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams Each team send a player to the outside as the target player This leaves a 2v2 game on the pitch To score a goal, the team in possession must get the ball from their target player (A) to the opposite target player (B) and then back to their target player (A). Rotate the target players every 2 minutes
Three teams The red team go into one half, the blue team go into the opposite half.
The two wide players take turns to dribble and cross into the box The GKs are practising coming off their line in order to catch the crosses
The white team work in the central zone. To start, two white players go into the red teams half to defend 5v2. the other three white players patrol the central channel.
The two forwards are trying to intercept the cross and score a goal. The red team are playing against the blue team to score more points. A goal = 5 points
The red team must complete 5 passes and then try to transfer the ball through the channel to the blue team.
A goalkeeper catch = 5 points
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Steve Brusch 4 Goal Dribbling
GK Distribution SSG
Gate Passing
THEME
1V1 attacking and defending
THEME
Possession
THEME
GK Distribution
NO. PLAYERS
8 players
NO. PLAYERS
8 players
NO. PLAYERS
16 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, 4 mini goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two goals, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
SIZE OF AREA
60x40yd pitch
TIME
20 minutes
TIME
20
TIME
25 minutes
Two teams of four players. Each player on the blue team must play 1v1 against a player on the red team Players can score in any of the four goals. However, the players cannot score on the same goal in succession. When a goal is scored, the defending player now gets the ball and becomes the attacker. At the end of the game, you add up the scores of all the blue players combined compared to the red players to determine the winning team
Two teams
Two teams . Each team play a GK-3-2-1 formation
Four gated goals
A normal game is played. However additional points are awarded when
The team in possession score a goal by passing through a gate to a team mate on the opposite side. The teams can score in any gate. However, they must not score in the same gate in succession.
1 – opposing GK saves a shot (allows GK to distribute) 2 – your GK makes accurate distribution to team mate 3 – your team intercepts GK distribution Gk is encouraged to vary distribution and techniques of throwing and kicking. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Tim Olah 1st time Shooter
Combined Attacking Play
Across the Centre
THEME
Attacking passing and movement
THEME
shooting
THEME
Passing
NO. PLAYERS
11 players
NO. PLAYERS
10 players
NO. PLAYERS
13 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two goals, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30x20yd area (3 x 10x20yd zones)
TIME
10-20 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams and one neutral player The neutral player plays for the team in possession. To score a goal, the teams must get a player to dribble past the opponents end line and stop the ball. However, the team in possession are not allowed to make forward passes. This rule encourages players to dribble 1v1 or play quickly to create 2v1 overlapping situations.
Two teams Each team has three players in their defending half and one forward in the opponents half. To start, the blue GK passes out to the three blue players who must combine 3v1 to create a shooting opportunity The shot must be taken first time, Encourage the player inside the opponents half to bounce passes and to react to any rebounds off the GK
Five red players go in the top zone and five red players go into the bottom zone. Three blue defenders must go into the middle zone. To start, the ball is played into the bottom zone for the red team to play 5v1 possession against one of the blue defenders. The players must all take two touches on the ball. The red team must complete four passes and then make a one touch pass (on the floor) to the red players in the top zone. The two blue defenders must try to block the pass and give encouragement to their team mate pressing the red team © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Jose A Hernan Fun Games Circuit u6
Games Circuit u6
Coordination circuit
THEME
fun games
THEME
Speed Reaction
THEME
coordination
NO. PLAYERS
26 players (3 coaches)
NO. PLAYERS
32 players
NO. PLAYERS
32 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
Full pitch (varying size of each pitch)
SIZE OF AREA
Full pitch (varying size of each pitch)
SIZE OF AREA
Full pitch (varying size of each pitch)
TIME
60 minutes
TIME
60 minutes
TIME
60 minutes
Circuit of games 1 – half of the players rest and open their legs, other half dribble and perform nutmegs
1 – speed warm up – various jumping, skipping, bouncing exercises to prepare for training 2 – team relay races in and out of the cones both holding and dribbling the ball
2 – handball game where teams must throw and catch the ball. The aim is to get to the opponents end line to score
3 – players react to the colour called and race to the cone or two cones called
3 – now play a line game with the ball on the floor. Teams must dribble to stop the ball on the end lines
4 – the coach throws the ball for the two players to race and play 1v1 to score
4 – free match
5 – SSG - stop the ball on opponents end line to score
1 – cordination exercies , A – bounce ball with both hands, B – bounce with one. C – throw and catch evercises, D – figures of 8 holding the ball in and out of legs, E – basic juggling exercises. 2 – dribbling and passing – players dribble across the area, players pass across the area, players meet half way 3 – 1v1s - the defenders pass out and go to defend 4,5,6 – SSGs – start with throw and catch game, go into dribblers line game and finish with normal game. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Nigel Law Combine to score
Movement and support play
THEME
SSG Combination play to score
THEME
Possession, movement, Support
NO. PLAYERS
8+
NO. PLAYERS
12 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
30yds x width of full pitch
SIZE OF AREA
25x25yd area with 2 x 5x5yd squares
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
Two attackers, two target players either side of the goal, two wide players and two defenders.
Two teams and two neutral players (who are inside 5x5yd areas)
The players are rotated every two minutes
The teams must try to regain possession of the ball by using the neutral players in order to create a two player overload.
To start, the coach passes into the two attackers. The attackers must attempt to score a goal by passing wide and getting into the box for a cross or by passing into the target players and making a supporting run to receive a set back to shoot. If the defenders win possession, they pass out to the neutrals and the roles are reversed.
To score a goal, the team must pass into a neutral player who passes back into a different player on the same team. This rule ensures that players are moving off the ball in order to create space to receive a pass and to support the player in possession. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Neil Adair Possession v Quick Attacking
Advanced Circle
4 Goal SSG
THEME
Defending and attacking priorities
THEME
Defending and attacking priorities
THEME
Mental and physical speed
NO. PLAYERS
15 players
NO. PLAYERS
13 players
NO. PLAYERS
7-16 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
Half a pitch
SIZE OF AREA
Full pitch
SIZE OF AREA
Players form a circle
TIME
20-30 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams of players, one goalkeeper and two neutral players. The blue team are defending the goal. The team must try to keep possession using the goalkeeper and two neutral players in a 9v6 overload situation. The red team are pressing the blue team and trying to regain the ball. If successful, the red team immediately try to attack and score a goal. The red team can also use the two neutral players to give them a 8v6 overload.
Poles are used to create four goals around the centre circle. The goalkeeper works inside the centre circle and is constantly on the move to defend the goals. The blue team has 7 players and must quickly pass the ball and change the point of attack in order to create space to shoot at goal. The four defenders must work together to pressure the 7 attackers in order to defend the goals. If the red team win the ball , they must complete three passes to score a goal for their team
Keep away circle. One defender enters the circle and must try to win the ball. The outside players must keep possession of the ball. However, after passing the players must complete an exercise that the coach has instructed. The coach should vary the exercises from swapping places with a player to the left/right or completing a press up etc. The coach can also limit the game to 1 or 2 touch to increase difficulty © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Peter Gamble 1v1 disguise
Chaos
3-2-1
THEME
1v1 attacking
THEME
1v1 and finishing
THEME
Finishing
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 2 players
NO. PLAYERS
6-12 players
NO. PLAYERS
3-12 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two mini goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30x40yd area
SIZE OF AREA
18yd box
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
The defender passes out the attacker
Quick shooting tournament The red defender passes out to the blue attacker and runs to defend 1v1
The coach serves to the first player who shoots at goal.
The blue attackers must try to score a goal
The following rules apply
The attacker must now try to score in one of the two mini goals
The attackers receive -
The attacker should be encouraged to use disguise in order to trick the defender and score a goal.
3 points for a 1st time finish 2 points for a two touch finish 1 point for a goal scored with more than two touches
1 – if you score = go to the back of the line 2 – if you miss = run to go in goal 3 – if the next player scores past you = your out!!
The defender must now run out to pressure the attacker in a 1v1 situation.
The players out of the tournament can now be used to field the ball by standing behind the goal. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
James Hutchinson Dribbling Game
Passing and Movement
Possession Game
THEME
Dribbling
THEME
Passing and movement off the ball
THEME
passing and movement
NO. PLAYERS
10 + players
NO. PLAYERS
12 players
NO. PLAYERS
5 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 40x10yd channels
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area with 4 x 5x5yd corners
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
Two channels run at the same time. The dribbling player dribbles for 10yds and then enters the first square to beat the 1st defender in a 1v1 situation.
The blue team start the game as the attackers. The aim for the blue team is to play a one-two (bounce pass) off a red player in the corner gates.
If successful, the dribbling player enters the second square to beat the 2nd defender in a 1v1 situation.
If a red player is used, then they are now out of the game and the blue team are trying to play out to the red players in the other gates. The ultimate aim for the blue team is to score on all four red players.
Now if the dribbler is successful they have a free shot at goal against the goalkeeper. Progression - The coach can add a “free” player inbetween the channel for the dribblers to play give and goes with to beat the defenders.
However, if the yellow team regain possession they must quickly pass out to the coach. This action restarts the game . Now the yellows attack and the blues defend
4v1 keep away square The passing players must move after passing the ball and change position with one of their team mates. for instance, the blue players start in each corner of the area and can pass to their right or left. If you pass to the left then you change positions with the team mate on your right – and vice versa The only time the players don't change positions is when a diagonal pass is made © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Gary Allanson Pass and Move
Finishing Circuit
Quick Attacking Opportunities
THEME
Awareness of space and players
THEME
SSG Quick Combination Play
THEME
Quick passing & movement to score
NO. PLAYERS
10 +
NO. PLAYERS
10+
NO. PLAYERS
10+ players working in pairs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 15x15yd areas
SIZE OF AREA
60x40yd area
SIZE OF AREA
Half a full pitch
TIME
25 – 30 minutes
TIME
25-30 minutes
TIME
20- 25 minutes
Two groups of players
Two teams and one goalkeeper
One group goes into each area and numbers themselves 1 to ? (whatever number they have).
No player is allowed inside the goalkeepers area which is marked in a circle by the cones.
The players must pass the ball in sequence.
The team in possession must try to combine with quick passing combinations in order to create shooting opportunities
The coach applies different rules to the game so that the players are moving off the ball after making a pass 1 – Jump to head, 2 – sprint 5yds, 3 – sprint around the outside poles, 4 – on coaches call, players dribble to other area
The coach can modify the rules in this game to increase difficulty. The rules can be 3/5/10 passes before shooting or limiting the players to a 2 or 1 touch finish
The two midfielders must combine to pass into the forwards by completing a crossover movement. The forwards quickly combine and then pass back to a midfielder who plays out wide. The two wide players must also combine in order to cross for the two forwards to score a goal. The forward not shooting must now react and run around the coach in order to receive a 2nd ball to shoot at goal. The players now rotate positions on the circuit. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Lee Williams Defending Warm Up
Shooting and Finishing THEME
Passing, movement, finishing
THEME
Defending technique
NO. PLAYERS
14 players
NO. PLAYERS
16 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, 4 mannequins, bibs,
SIZE OF AREA
40 x 30yd area (poles 15yds apart)
SIZE OF AREA
Mannequins placed 10yds apart
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
8 minutes
Two balls working at all times. To start, the 1st red/blue player in possession must make a diagonal pass and then run to follow the pass. nd
rd
The 2 player now passes forward to the 3 player. The 3rd player must now take a forward touch and shoot at goal. Progressions -2nd player makes a one-two with 3rd player and shoots -- a player from the opposite team reacts and runs to pressure the 3rd player from behind in a 1v1
Place four players at each mannequin. To start, the coach passes across to the red player, immediately the opposite red player runs to pressure. The relieving player must now pass the ball to the blue player on the right and then join the group to the right. The blue player now passes across to the opposite blue player and runs to repeat the practice. Progress so that the pressing defender angles the run to force play one side. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Hugo Langton Switching Play
Find the spare man
Pressure, cover, balance
THEME
SSG switching play
THEME
defending
THEME
vision and passing development
NO. PLAYERS
8, 10, 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
8 players
NO. PLAYERS
4 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, bibs, cones, poles
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
5x5yd area
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams. The teams go into one half of the pitch each Four gate game The two teams must attack two gates and defend two gates The coach should encourage the teams to switch the play from one side of the pitch to the other in order to give themselves a 1v1 or 2v1 situation to score a goal.
The teams are not allowed to leave their half and go into the opponents half of the pitch. The team in possession must try to pass the ball quickly to disrupt the opponents and score a goal by passing into one of the gates. The defending team must take up positions in relation to the ball. The nearest player must go to press with the supporting players taking up cover and supporting positions to stop passes going between the m
Four players. One players breaks away from the group as the working player. Two of the three players must have a ball. To start, a player passes to the working player who must pass to the spare player. Immediately the player with the second ball passes into the working player for the player to play to the new spare player. The practice works continuous for 60 to 90 seconds. Progress to include volleys, half volleys and headers © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Rahim Mohammed 4v4 Finishing w/Combinations
Penetrating Pass + runs
Fast Counter Attacking
THEME
Attacking
THEME0
counter attacking with overload
THEME
attacking
NO. PLAYERS
13 players
NO. PLAYERS
19 players
NO. PLAYERS
9 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
20x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30 x 20yd area inside a full pitch
SIZE OF AREA
30x20yd area inside half a pitch
TIME
20-30 minutes
TIME
20-30 minutes
TIME
20 minutes
Two teams play and one team rests The two teams play 4v4 inside the pitch.
Two teams . Each team send one target player into the opponents half and two defenders in their own half
Two teams The teams play a 4v4 game inside the area
The coach continually passes balls onto the pitch for the teams to challenge for and compete to be the first team to score 4 goals.
Inside the 30x20yd area the teams play a 4v4+neutral game. The teams must complete 4 passes before playing a pass into their target player. Now four players run to attack 5v2 against the opponents defenders.
The rules of the game include -Teams must make 1 pass before shooting - to increase difficulty, teams must complete a combination between players of either a one-two, overlap or wall pass before shooting
If a goal is scored, the game restarts inside the 30x20yd area. However, if the defenders win possession they can pass back to their team mates who counter attack the opponents goal in a 5v2 situation
The teams must complete three passes before playing a ball out of the area for a team mate to run and go 1v1 with the GK. The coach is used to serve balls into the area, whilst the assistant is used to call offside (player out of area before a pass is made) © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Xarius Desai Lego Ball
3 Team Possession
2v1 / 2v2
THEME
Ball Manipulation
THEME
defending when outnumbered.
THEME
possession and pressing
NO. PLAYERS
As many as you like
NO. PLAYERS
6 + players
NO. PLAYERS
9-12 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
Adjust to size of group
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd pitch
SIZE OF AREA
10x10yd area for each pair.
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Each player has a ball and comes inside the coned square. The coach must show a skill (for example – cryuff turn). Now the players must dribble outside the square and perform the skill before dribbling back into the square. The players race to get back into the square first to receive gold, silver, bronze medals or premier league, champions league, world cup winner etc. The coach can now build the skills together like Lego by asking the players to complete two, three or four of the skills learnt in the session
Two teams Three teams of players The first blue defender must pass across to the red attacker of their choice and go to defend 1v2 The second blue defender must count to ten before they can enter the pitch to help their team mate and make the game 2v2. If the blue defender wins possession from the two red attackers, then the second defender immediately joins the game
Two teams join together to play 6v3 possession. The defending team must try to win possession and then pass out to the coach or dribble out of the pitch If successful, then the team giving away possession must now become the new defending team.
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Neil Hull Overload finishing
2v2 Agility and Speed
4v1 possession
THEME
finishing
THEME
possession
THEME
Agility and speed
NO. PLAYERS
7 players
NO. PLAYERS
8 players
NO. PLAYERS
10 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs,
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
2 x 10x10yd areas
SIZE OF AREA
35x25yd grid
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Three continuous attacks
Two teams
Player A dribbles and goes 1v1 with the GK
The teams go into one half of the pitch each.
After Player As shot, the two player Bs enter the pitch and play 2v1 against player A
The coach passes into one of the teams
Finally, the three Player Cs enter the pitch and play 3v2 against the two B players The teams should spread out to isolate the out numbered defenders in order to free the overload player
Immediately , one player from the other team must run into the opponents half and defend 4v1. The defender must try to win the ball and then dribble back to their team mates . If successful, a player from the passing team must now run to defend 4v1
Two teams The players sets up in pairs on opposite sides of the pitch. On the coaches call, the players perform an agility exercise -Blue cone to yellow cone -Yellow cone to blue cone the players then sprint around the back of the goal and into the pitch to play a 2v2 game. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale 1v1 / 2v1 Overload
Overload Continuous
2v1 / 3v2 Overload
THEME
Attacking in the final 3rd
THEME
Using an overload situation
THEME
Using an overload situation
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 10 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 9 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, 2 mini goals, 1 goal
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
TIME
10 minutes ( 2x5m periods)
TIME
10 minutes (2x5m periods)
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams of players and one goalkeeper
Two teams of players
Two teams of players
The red team attack 1v1 and defend 1v2
The red team attack 2v1 and defend 2v3
The blue team defend 1v1 and attack 2v1
The blue team defend 1v2 and attack 3v2
The coach starts the practice by passing to the red attacker who attacks 1v1.
The coach starts the practice by passing to the red attackers who attack 2v1
Once this attack is completed, the coach then passes to the blue defender who dribbles forward to make a 2v1 situation in the opposite half of the pitch
Once this attack is completed, the coach then passes to the blue defender who dribbles forward to make a 3v2 situation in the opposite half of the pitch
The players line up as follows: One blue player, two red players, two blue players, two red players and finally one blue player. To start, the 1st blue player has three touches to shoot at goal. Then two red players attack 2v1 against the blue player. After this attack, two blue players enter the pitch to make it 3v2 then two red players make it 4v3. finally the last blue player enters to make it 4v4. When defending the big goal, the teams score in the mini goals © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale Turning Gate
Xavi + Iniesta 2
Xavi + Iniesta
THEME
Turning from a pass
THEME
Passing and Movement off the ball
THEME
Passing and movement off the ball
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 4 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 10 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 10 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
15yds each side to the central gate
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area for each pair.
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes (2m each pair)
TIME
10 minutes
One player starts inside the central gate The outside player passes into the central player who must make a turn to go outside the gate and then to dribble or pass to the player at the opposite side.
Two teams of four players and two neutral players (Xavi and Iniesta) One player on each team goes on the each side of the square in order to go 1v1 against an opponent from the opposing team.
The outside player now takes the position of the central player and the practice repeats itself going in the opposite direction.
Xavi and Iniesta are limited to two touches and must keep possession by passing to the outside blue players.
1 – turn with the outside of your foot 2 – turn with the inside of your foot
The red players try to steal the ball by man marking the blue players. If the reds win the ball then the roles are reversed with Xavi and Iniesta passing to the red team
Two teams. The blue team start on the outside of the pitch and are limited to two touches. The players must constantly be on the move and looking to receive a pass. The blue team are using Xavi and Iniesta to keep possession of the ball in a 6v4 game against the red team. If the red team win the ball, the player in possession is free to dribble out of the pitch. Whilst this happens the roles are reversed with the blue players coming into the pitch and the red players going to the outside. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale Double 4 Goal Game
Hat-Trick Hero
Cut Inside
THEME
Game Awareness – Switch Play
THEME
Attacking Overlaps
THEME
Finishing
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 13 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 4 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, 4 Mini Goals, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, big goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
30yds x width of pitch
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
Three teams Two teams play a four goal game The red team attack the two mini goals. The blue team attack the two flagged goals.
A goalkeeper and four red defenders play against
The forward v Goalkeeper Challenge
Two wide players, one overlapping full back, one centre forward and one central midfielder.
The forward has three chances to score a goal and become the hat-trick hero
To start, The blue central midfielder passes out to a wide player.
1 – The forward takes a penalty
If the red team score, then the game continues. However, if the blue team score then the blue team run forward and now play the white team on the top pitch.
Immediately the full back overlaps and the attack begins In a 5v4 situation. Can the blue team score a goal?
The game works continuously in this wave like motion.
If the red team regain the ball, they must clear to the waiting midfielders to score a goal
2 – the forward turns and runs outside the box to receive a pass. The forward must now turn and shoot 3 – finally the forward runs to receive an aerial serve in order to head at goal. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale Through Pass
Target man
Dribble 1v1
THEME
Through passing / Forward runs
THEME
Dribbling in the final 3rd
THEME
Forward passing / forward runs
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area -15x20x15yds in length
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area -15x20x15yds in length
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area -15x20x15yds in length
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Two teams Two teams
Two teams
Both teams enter the central zone
Each team send a defender into their end zone in order to guard the teams goal.
The aim is for the team to make a through pass into the opponents end zone for a team mate to run onto and go 1v1 against the goalkeeper
The aim is for the teams is for one player to dribble into the opponents end zone and attack the opponents defender in a 1v1 situation.
Each team send a forward into the opponents end zone in order to play as a target man The aim for the teams is to make a pass into the target man and then for a player to run and receive a set up pass from the target player in order to shoot at goal. When this happens, the shooting player must change position with the target player. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale ABC Finishing
1v1 Crossways
2v2 Carousel
THEME
Finishing and Combination Play
THEME
1V1 attacking and defending
THEME
2v2 attacking and defending
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 3 Players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 6 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 9 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, one goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, two mini goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, three goals
SIZE OF AREA
30yds from goal
SIZE OF AREA
20x20yd area.
SIZE OF AREA
25x25yd area for each pair.
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
Player A starts the practice by dribbling towards the edge of the box, completing a skill and then shooting at goal Now Player B, plays a one-two with Player A and then shoots at goal Finally, Player C dribbles and attacks 1v1 against Player B who becomes a defender
Both teams attack the goal they are facing and then defend the other goal The game runs continuously with teams attacking then reacting to defend To start, the blue teams player dribbles 1v1 against the red defender Once a goal is scored, or the red defender wins possession, the attack is over and the blue player must react to defend against the incoming red attacker
Three teams of players The teams must attack the goal they are facing and defend the goal that their keeper is guarding. The game runs continuously with the teams attacking, defending and then resting. To start, the blue team attack the white team, after this attack is completed, the red team attack the blue team and finally the white team attack the red team. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale Waves Game
Crossers v Targets
Crossers Game
THEME
Attacking Combination Play
THEME
Scoring From Crosses
THEME
Wide v Forward Passing
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 11 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 14 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 14 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
SIZE OF AREA
50x40yd area (10x40yd centre zone)
SIZE OF AREA
50x40yd area (10x40yd centre zone)
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
Three teams of three players The blue team start in the free central zone The blue team attack the red team and try to score a goal. Once this attack is completed, the red team quickly break out to receive a 2nd ball from the coach in order to attack the yellow team. The game works continuously in this wave like motion. The team scoring the most goals is declared the winners
Three teams of players and one team of wide players The white team receive a pass from the coach and must quickly combine in order to switch the play to the wide player. Now the white players run into the blue teams half and try to score from the wide players cross. Once this attack is completed, the blue team run to receive a 2nd ball from the coach. The blue team now combine to pass out a different wide player and then run into the red teams half to score from the cross.
Two teams The red team has four players on the pitch and two wide players outside The blue team has four player on the pitch and two target players on the outside. The red team can only score after passing out to one of their wide players. The blue team can only score after passing forward to one of their target players. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale 3v3 Switch Attack
Ultimate 4v4
Pull off Zone
THEME
Quick Combination Play
THEME
Movement and Combination Play
THEME
Game Awareness
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 14 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 12 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 8 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, 2 goals, 2 mini goals
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area (10x30yd central zone)
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area (10x30yd central zone)
SIZE OF AREA
50x30yd area
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
20 minutes (5 minutes per game)
Four teams of three players. Two teams go into each half of the pitch and take turns to be the attackers and defenders
Two teams. Each team has three attackers in the opponents half of the field and two defenders in their own half of the field.
The coach is used as a server in the game and passes a ball into the attacking team who must combine and score a goal.
The blue defenders start with the ball and are allowed to make a free pass into one of their forwards who has pulled into the “free” central zone to receive the pass.
After the attack is finished, the coach turns and passes into the attackers in the opposite half of the pitch
The blue attacker must turn and dribble to attack 3v2 in the red teams half. Whilst this attack is taking place, one or two of the red attackers must pull into the free zone to receive a pass from their defenders on regaining possession.
Whilst this happens, the attackers and defenders rotate roles.
Two teams The teams play four mini games inside the ultimate 4v4 pitch 1 – Possession game (score by making 5 passes) 2 – End Zone game (score by dribbling into end zone) 3 – 4 Goal game (score by scoring into the mini goals) 4 – 2 Goal game (score by shooting into the big goal) This multi training pitch allows for maximised training inside the one pitch set up © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
Michael Beale Play out of defence
Half Field Possession
Three zone Possession
THEME
Playing out of defence
THEME
Possession and Pressure
THEME
Possession
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 9 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 11 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 8 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area
SIZE OF AREA
Three 8x8yd areas.
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area with a central line
TIME
15 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
The red midfielder must make a long pass into the goalkeeper and then enter the pitch to play out of defence with the two red defenders. Immediately the two blue attackers run onto the pitch to stop the three red defenders and the red goalkeeper from playing out of defence. The aim for the red players is to make a pass to the resting red midfielder. The player making this pass then goes off the pitch and the game is restarted. However, if the blue attackers win the ball then they try to score in the goal.
Four players go into grid one (one player picks up the bib and plays as the defender)
Two teams of players. Each team is nominated a half of the pitch and the teams must go into their half
Four players also go into grid two (one player picks up the bib and plays as the defender)
To start, the coach passes into the blue team and calls for one of the red players to run into that half of the pitch.
Finally three players go into grid three (the players leave the bib on the floor) In grid one and two, the players play 3v1. if the defender wins the ball, the defender drops the bib and the player losing possession must run into grid three (zone without a defender) pick up the bib and defend.
The blue team try to keep possession 4v1. if successful the coach calls for a 2nd, 3rd, and 4th defender. If the blues give possession away, then the player making the mistake must quickly run into the red teams half where the game recommences with the red team keeping possession
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Michael Beale Dribbling Playground
3v2 Choice
2v1 Overlap
THEME
Dribbling and Skill Development
THEME
Attacking movement off the ball
THEME
Attacking with an overload
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 10 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 4 players
NO. PLAYERS
Min of 7 players
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, poles, mannequins
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, goal
EQUIPMENT
Balls, cones, bibs, two goals
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area.
SIZE OF AREA
30x30yd area.
SIZE OF AREA
40x30yd area
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
10 minutes
TIME
15 minutes
One ball between two players
Two attackers v one defender
Two teams of players
The player in possession of the ball must dribble across the area and out to a different player as quickly as possible.
The coach passes the ball to one of the attackers who must dribble towards the defender
Two neutral players
The players must complete a skill when dribbling across area using the obstacles in the area 1 – slalom the poles 2 – skill on the mannequin 3 – in and out of cones 4 – turn in the gates 5 – one-two off the rebound board (or with a coach)
The second attacker must now make an overlapping run to support his team mate. The attacker in possession can now pass to the overlapping team mate or can use a disguised “dummy” pass to trick the defender and gain space to dribble and score themselves.
The coach starts the game by passing across the area to the neutral player. Immediately two players from each team run out for the side of the goal in order to play the game The neutral player now passes to one of the teams and joins that team to make a 3v2 situation. © Copyright www.academysoccercoach.co.uk 2011
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